feJ>HARDY, PRODUCTIVE FRUITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS. ETC. 
Our nnr.series, located fifteen xniles east of this city, consisting of about 
300 acres, devoted to the growing of all classes of nursery stock that is hardy 
and adapted to the west and northwest. Years ago we conceived the itiea 
that nursery stock coultl be grown in this section, and that the people wanted 
just such stock as could be grown. They had experimented long enough 
in unhardy stock, but were willing to invest their money in stock that was 
suited and acclimated to the Northwest, hence 
our trade has been built on this basis, "Northern 
Grown Nursery Ktock for the Northwest," 
making the stuck the most hardy and reliable for 
planters in all parts of the Unite<l States. 
IVTail rir/liarc AH trees, shrubs, vines, etc., 
lUdll V^l UCX 5) offered by mail postpaid, are 
young, thrifty stock, well rooted and established, 
and sure to grow under ordinary care and con- 
ditions. 
Prices by Express or Freight 
means that purchaser pays all transportation 
charges upon receipt of stock. We make no 
charge for boxing, packing and delivering to ex- 
press or freight office. 
All Stock will be Packed 
in the most approved manner, so as to reach our 
customers in the l)est possible condition. All 
heavy packages should be sent by freight to avoid 
excessive charges. Express rates are very reason- 
able on this class of goods, being 20 per cent le.sa 
than regular merchandise, pound rates to apply. 
Cf Pail] t*'^ greatest railroad center in 
v3t« i«.ui ^he northwest, and we can ship 
by any route, freight or express, on short notice. 
Our Packing Sheds and Cellars 
are tlie most complete in the country, enabling 
us to pack and ship in all kinds of weather, in the 
winter as well as spring. 
In Filling Orders -^htT^istV^;*! 
varieties considered by us of equal merit, pro- 
vided we are sold out of the variety oniered. In 
such cases we label the variety substituted with 
its true name. But if customer wishes no sub- 
stitution made and so states in his order we will 
fill order as far as possible and return money for 
the unfilled portion. 
Our Guarantee. aTockWupfi.?^ 
and grade specified in list and to be in a healthy 
living condition when it leaves our hands. This 
guarantee holds good only when we are notified 
promptly ou arrival of goods, stating any errors 
or cause for complaint. We also guarantee stock 
to be true to name, with the understanding that 
in case it does not prove so, we will replace such 
stock free of charge. 
Ttf^OTl? All trees, plants and vines that com- 
XlV^XX^* prise Nursery Stock and must be sent 
in a dormant condition will be forwarded to pur- 
chaser as soon as the weather conditions will ijcr- 
mit them to be planted in your section, but must 
be sent separate from seed orders. 
The box of plants as it comes from the nursery. The 
trees are packed in moss and straw. Open it at once, 
untie the bundles, and heel-In the plants out-doors or in 
Keep roots covered. 
the cellar. 
SAMPLE 
OF 
GROWN 
Showing roots of Apple Tree as received from Nursery. 
PLANTING AND CULTURE. 
Plow and pulverize thonnighly to a depth of 12 to 18 inches. Wheti 
planting on grass i)lots, remove the sod for a diameter of four or five fecf 
and keep the space well worked and free from weeds. Dig the hole deei' 
and larger than is necessary to admit all the roots in their natural positioi;, 
keeping the surface and subsoil separate. Cnr 
off broken and bruised roots, ami shorten tlit 
tops to half a dozen good buds, except for fall 
planting, when it is better to defer top-pruning 
until the following spring. 
T^lijn+trifr -^^^^ up the hole with surface soil. 
X^lOlltlllg, so that the tree will stand abom 
it did in the nursery after the earth is settle'!, 
work the soil thoroughly among the roots, an<:, 
when well covered, tramp firmly. Set the tree 
firm as a post, but leave the surface filling (or 
poorer soil) light or loose. No staking will b.? 
required except for very tall trees. 
TVTnlrHincX After trees or bushes are plani- 
IXL UiCXiXUg • it jg a great advantage in 
the spring or fall to mulch witli a layer or litter of 
coarse maimre 4 to 5 inches deep, extending 2 to i 
feet out from the trunk all around and sufficiently 
to cover all the roots beneath. This prevents th<^ 
ground cracking or baking, and keeps the eartli 
moist and of an even teniperature. 
A •f+n** r^iil-fiit-A grass or weeds of anv 
Alter ^UilUre. description should he 
allowed to grow around yovmg trees or plants. T ) 
get the best results the ground should be kep! 
clean and loose around them, at least until the . 
njrTHTiiTT^n/-v'T* A '^^S'" *o bear. Where the ground is poor, sur- 
JVLlJNPlil/OU 1 A. applications of manure are needed. Prun- 
ing should be done regularly every spring befor* 
the buds swell; in this way removal of large 
branches is avoided. 
Suitable Distances of Trees, 
Etc., in Planting. 
APPLES 25 to 40 feet apart, each wa^ 
CHERRIES 1 6 to 18 " " ' 
PLUMS, Standard.. 16 to 18 
CURRANTS 4 to 5 " " " 
000Sin5i:RRIES... 4 to 5 
RASPBERRIES.... 3 to 4 " " - 
BLACKBERRIES.. G to 8 " " " 
STRAWBERRIES.. 1 to 3 " " " 
GRAPES 8 to 10 
OUR MINNETONKA 
We guarantee a bushel of fruit 
from every tree. See 3rd cover- 
page for description and prices. 
A certificate of inspection from the State In' 
spector of Nurseries, snowing our stock to be free 
from San Jose Scale and all other injurious insects 
and diseases, will accompany each shipment. 
